The Fall is my favorite season. Growing up in Florida I can’t handle winter too well, and summer gets a little unbearable… but fall is perfect. As a frugal girl Fall is also my favorite because of the huge clearance deals we see as stores prep for Christmas and new models. Here are ten more reasons to love fall:

10 Things to Always Buy in the Fall

Grills & Patio Furniture
In the south we keep on grilling through the holidays, but in general stores put these items on sale across the country at the same time. Patio Furniture reaches it’s lowest price by mid September and grills start getting big markdowns by mid October. They need these items out by the end of October to make room for large Christmas displays.

Lawnmowers & Outdoor EquipmentThis follows the same trends as grills, but generally goes on sale more because of a decrease in demand. Most people don’t need a lawnmower in winter, so stores reduce inventory rather than watching things take up sale space and collect dust. Use the basic economic 101 concept to your advantage and get an amazing deal on lawn care items when no one else is shopping for them. Don’t wait too long though, many wives don’t know what to get their husbands for Christmas and sales tick back up on blowers and other equipment closer to the holidays.

Flowering Plants (perennials especially)I know you are thinking why buy plants that aren’t going to last much longer?? Because you’ll get crazy good prices on plants that will come back next year. Make sure to look for perennials (not annuals). Perennial plants that you can get in the ground and happy before the first frost will come back year after year. I grabbed $1 clearance plants that still looked great this weekend, they will be gorgeous for years to come and were 75-80% off their regular prices.

AppliancesNew appliance models come out in the fall, so use the old mantra of “out with the old and in with the new” to your advantage. You are still grabbing a new appliance, but grab this years model and get up to 45% off. You’ll also find more scratch & dent models in the fall as folks buy them and return them.

Digital CamerasCameras follow the same trend as appliances, but this one can really work to your advantage. Stores know that last years model won’t sell well for long, plus they don’t have the floor space for them either. So get a fancy new camera for a fraction of the price. Many times the new version doesn’t have that many differences anyway.

Cell PhonesWe all know that new Cell Phone models are always released in September. You’ll find the biggest discounts on the new models the first few weeks after release. For example, you can get up to $260 in credit towards a new iPhone by trading in your old iPhone 6. If you don’t care about having the newest model, this is also a great time to get an upgrade of any sort. Wait until a month after release (mid October) and you’ll find great deals, many times money makers after trade-in, on slightly older models.

Sporting Equipment & Swim GearBig seasons for sporting and swim gear is in the spring and summer. With school started back and sports in full swing (or over for some) now is the time to grab things and tuck them away for next year. You’ll find swim gear up to 80% by early October, and many kids sporting items around 40-50% off. For sporting items don’t wait too long, prices do go back up in mid November for the holidays.

Summer ClothesTo get the best deals on clothing you need to always be two seasons ahead. Stock up now for next summer with major clothing clearance deals. We’ve even seen stores like Kohls and Target releasing coupons to save you another 30-40% off clearance items this season.

Pumpkins…You think I’m being funny. No, seriously… This is the time to buy all things fall that you love in the grocery store. Pumpkins, canned pumpkin, apple cider etc. Most of the items are only in the grocery store for a small 2-3 month window and then you won’t be able to find them. If you love pumpkin pie, grab fresh pumpkins now, cook it, and freeze the meat of it now. It will last for a while and you are set long after it’s gone in the stores.

CarsThe car industry wants you to think that every day is a great day to buy a car. Really the only great day to get one is in the fall. Next year’s models come out in late September and they are eager to get this years models off their lots. Look for great discounts and rebates on the now older model. Remember it’s still a brand new car. Maybe it doesn’t have every new bell and whistle, but those things just make them cost more anyway!

Our son lived in the Boston area for 4 years and he said that grills disappeared in August and snowblowers took their place! It always depressed our DIL thinking of the long winter to come.

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Hi, I'm Jenny!

I'm a stay at home mom of five girls. I started couponing with a lot of skepticism but was quickly saving our family over $400 a month! Now my goal is to make couponing easy and fun for everyone to save at least 50% off their household needs every week.
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